Very watchable movie, set over the various key points of french jew growing up during and after the war. The film switches between the present day and the main characters up bringing, as slowly revealed by his parents friend, which neatly and intricately pieces together his mysterious visions of an invisible friend...

It's been a long time since I've seen a movie that surprised me. It's very well acted and the story unfolds quietly unpredictably. A movie that occupied a sizable portion of my conscience for several days after watching it.
Even now there are some images that burn clear in my mind. A rarity in todays movie world.

Overall a good movie. It does lack the depth that the story deserved. I got the feeling that it was commercialized for the general public, and not 100% true to the original screenplay. That being said, it was entertaining and if you're into French and/or WWII dramas, it's worth a watch.

This was a very strong drama with some excellent acting. The one problem was that at times maybe four different time lines were going on and so you couldn't afford to miss a line of dialogue. Two hours of concentration required...

Film was quite good, the secret was not what I was expecting. Interesting film about choices made and the outcomes they created. Very well filmed, some really nice scenes. I would definitely reccommend this film.

The discovery of a deep family secret and and a passionate story, as seen through the eyes of Francois, an only child who invents an imaginary brother and imagines his parents' past. The day he reaches 15, a family friend reveals an upsetting truth to the young Francois, but one that will make him stronger.